Joe Shafer Middle School vs Sycamore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Shafer Middle School
Gallatin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students
Sycamore Middle School
Pleasant View · Public middle · Grades 5–8
672 students
| Measure | Joe Shafer Middle School Gallatin, Tennessee | Sycamore Middle School Pleasant View, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 307 | #102 of 307 |
| National rank | #9767 of 15,369 | #10655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 670 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | Gallatin | Pleasant View |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Shafer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 36.0).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Joe Shafer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Sycamore Middle School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 670.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joe Shafer Middle School better than Sycamore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Shafer Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 36.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Joe Shafer Middle School and Sycamore Middle School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Gallatin and Pleasant View in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Shafer Middle School: 670. Sycamore Middle School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Shafer Middle School and Sycamore Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Joe Shafer Middle School is 82nd of 307 and Sycamore Middle School is 102nd of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).